Elandskloof Dam Explained

Elandskloof Dam
Name Official:Elandskloof Dam
Dam Crosses:Elandskloof River
Res Name:Elandskloof Dam Reservoir
Location:Villiersdorp, Western Cape
Country:South Africa
Owner:Department of Water Affairs
Dam Length:165 m
Dam Height:65 m
Dam Type:G
Purpose:Irrigation and domestic
Opening:1976
Res Capacity Total:11 500 000 m³
Res Catchment:50 km2
Res Surface:70 ha
Coordinates:-33.9503°N 19.2836°W

Elandskloof Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Elandskloof River, near Villiersdorp, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1976. The primary purpose of the dam is for irrigation and domestic water supply. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

This dam flows into the Theewaterskloof Dam, which is a major supplier of household water to the city of Cape Town.

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